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20 random questions, no timer (the real test is online and untimed at mydmv.vermont.gov). Mirrors the Vermont DMV knowledge test exactly: 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official Vermont Driver's Manual (2025). Need 80% (16 of 20 correct) to pass.
Practice road signs exclusively — shapes, colors, and meanings. Perfect for targeting the sign section before your exam.
Test only the critical numbers — speed limits, distances, BAC limits, suspension periods. The most memorized facts on the real exam.
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Every question, random order, no timer. Best for deep study before your test date.
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Everything important from the Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) — organized for the exam
Memorize these numbers first. Vermont test questions are frequently built around specific distances, speeds, BAC levels, and time periods. These come up constantly.
Road signs are tested heavily. Know each sign's shape, color, and meaning. The real test often shows a sign description and asks what it means.
| Shape | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Octagon (8-sided) | STOP — always and only | Stop sign |
| Triangle (pointing down) | YIELD — give right of way | Yield sign |
| Diamond | WARNING — hazard ahead | Curve, pedestrian, deer |
| Pentagon (5-sided) | SCHOOL ZONE | School crossing |
| Pennant (triangle right) | NO PASSING ZONE | No-passing pennant |
| Round (circle) | RAILROAD CROSSING advance warning | RR crossing sign |
| Rectangle (vertical) | REGULATORY — rules you must follow | Speed limit, turn restrictions |
| Rectangle (horizontal) | GUIDE or INFORMATION | Street name, mile marker |
| X-shaped crossbuck | RAILROAD CROSSING — treat like yield | Railroad crossbuck |
| Color | Category | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Regulatory — STOP / PROHIBIT | Stop, yield, do not enter, wrong way, no-turn circles |
| Yellow | WARNING | General hazard warnings — curves, hills, intersections, animals |
| Orange | WORK ZONE / CONSTRUCTION | Construction ahead, road crew, slow down and drive with care. In Vermont, fines are DOUBLED for speeding in a work zone, and electronic-device violations in a work zone with personnel present add 2 points (5 points for second/subsequent) to your record (p.35, p.55). |
| Green | GUIDE / DIRECTIONAL | Highway exits, distances, direction, mile markers |
| Blue | SERVICES | Gas, food, lodging, hospital, rest area |
| Brown | RECREATION / CULTURAL | Parks, campgrounds, historical sites, scenic areas |
| White | REGULATORY | Speed limits, lane rules, turn restrictions |
| Fluorescent Yellow-Green | WARNING — pedestrian / school / bike | School zones, crosswalks, bike lanes |
| Fluorescent Pink | INCIDENT MANAGEMENT | Crash clean-up, debris removal, temporary traffic control |
Right of way is the #1 failure topic on the DMV knowledge test. Master every scenario below — these questions will be on your exam.
| Signal | What You Must Do |
|---|---|
| Solid GREEN | Proceed — but yield to traffic already in intersection |
| Solid YELLOW | Prepare to stop if safe; proceed only if stopping would be dangerous |
| Solid RED | Stop completely; may turn right on red after stop and yield (unless posted) |
| GREEN ARROW | Protected turn — oncoming traffic must stop. You may turn in the arrow's direction, but still yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection. |
| YELLOW ARROW | Protected turn is ending — prepare to yield or stop |
| Flashing YELLOW ARROW | Unprotected turn — you MAY turn but MUST yield to oncoming and pedestrians |
| Flashing RED | Treat exactly like a STOP sign — stop, yield, proceed when safe |
| Flashing YELLOW | Caution — slow down and proceed carefully. Do not need to stop. |
| RED + GREEN ARROW | Stop for through traffic; turn in direction of arrow only |
| Signal NOT working | Treat as ALL-WAY STOP — all traffic stops |
DUI questions appear on virtually every DMV knowledge test. Know the BAC levels, implied consent law, and penalties. Vermont uses "DUI" (Driving Under the Influence).
| Situation | Consequence |
|---|---|
| BAC of 0.08+ (driver 21+) | DUI — license suspension, large fine, lawyer fees, paid alcohol education class, possible jail, and significantly increased insurance rates (p.53). Vermont also uses an administrative suspension process — license can be lost civilly before the criminal DUI conviction. |
| Impairment below the legal BAC limit | You can still be charged. The Vermont manual states: "a person is impaired at blood alcohol concentration levels below .08. Even one drink impairs your judgment" (p.52). |
| Test refusal (implied consent) | Refusing a chemical test = license loss for at least 6 months. By holding a Vermont license, you have already agreed to the test (p.53). |
| BAC — under 21 (Zero Tolerance) | BAC of 0.02 or more = civil traffic violation. License is suspended and the driver must complete an alcohol-and-driving education program at their own expense (p.52). |
| Minor purchasing or possessing alcohol (under 21) | Vermont uses the Teen Alcohol Safety Program (TASP) for underage liquor offenses, which can result in license loss (Ch. 2 of the manual, p.7). |
| DUI — causing death | Severely elevated criminal charges, much larger fines, lengthy prison time, and long-term license revocation. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs while causing a death is among the most serious motor-vehicle offenses in Vermont (p.53, p.67). |
School bus rules are heavily tested. In Vermont, you must stop from any direction on a 2-lane road when a school bus has its red warning lights flashing. The only exception: on a divided highway you do not have to stop if the school bus is traveling in the opposite direction. Even on school grounds, never pass a stopped school bus with red lights flashing (p.39-40).
| Location | Minimum Clearance |
|---|---|
| Fire hydrant | 6 ft — do not park within 6 ft (p.29) |
| Stop sign / yield sign / flashing signal / traffic control device | 30 ft — do not park within 30 ft of a flashing red/yellow light, stop sign, or traffic light (p.29) |
| Pedestrian safety zone | Always prohibited — also do not park beside a vehicle stopped or parked at the side of a street (double parking) (p.29) |
| Crosswalk at intersection | 20 ft — do not park within 20 ft of a crosswalk at an intersection (p.29) |
| Railroad crossing | 50 ft from nearest rail — do not park on tracks or within 50 ft of the nearest rail (p.29) |
| Fire station driveway | 20 ft from the driveway on the same side / 75 ft across the street when signs are posted (p.29) |
| Driveway entrance (public or private) | Not in front of — always prohibited |
| Accessible (handicapped) space | Never park here without a Disabled Parking Placard or plate — also do not park on the diagonal access lines. Disabled person plates/placard available from the VT DMV (p.29, p.71) |
| Inside an intersection or on a crosswalk | Never — always illegal |
| Handicapped space (without placard) | Never park here |
| Bridge, overpass, or tunnel | Never — always prohibited (p.29) |
| No Stopping zone | Never stop here, for any reason |
| No Parking zone | No parking — may stop to load/unload |
The rule: always turn wheels so that if the car rolls, it rolls away from traffic or is caught by the curb.
| Situation | Turn Wheels | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Facing DOWNHILL, WITH curb | RIGHT (into curb) | Car rolls into curb and stops |
| Facing DOWNHILL, NO curb | RIGHT (away from road) | Car rolls away from traffic |
| Facing UPHILL, WITH curb | LEFT (away from curb) | Car rolls back, caught by curb |
| Facing UPHILL, NO curb | RIGHT (away from road) | Car rolls away from traffic |
GDL questions appear on many tests. Know Vermont's Graduated Driver Licensing program, the restrictions in each phase, and the specific ages, hold periods, and curfew hours.
| Equipment | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Headlights (on) | Required from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and any time you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles 500 feet ahead (rain, fog, snow, dust). Use LOW beams in fog and when meeting or following another vehicle. Parking lights are for parked vehicles only (p.46, p.49). |
| High beams (dim) | Promptly dim high beams when meeting or following another vehicle. Use low beams in fog, heavy rain, snow, or dust — high beams reflect off the moisture and reduce your own visibility (p.49). |
| Horn | Use only when needed to prevent a crash. Do NOT honk at bicyclists unless you have good cause to warn them — the noise could startle the rider. Never blow the horn or rev the engine near horses, animal-drawn vehicles, or domestic animals (p.40, p.45). |
| Turn signals | Vermont law requires signaling not less than 100 feet before making a turn or changing lanes. Signaling 3 to 5 seconds before any of these actions covers this requirement (p.26). |
| Tinted windows | Illegal tinting of front windows is not allowed; the road test will not be given in a vehicle with illegal front-window tinting. The driver must have a clear view to the front and sides — nothing should be in the way. The law also prohibits anything hanging from the rearview mirror or sun visors (p.19, p.61). |
| TVs / video screens visible to driver | Prohibited while vehicle is in motion (navigation is excepted) |
| Muffler | Must prevent excessive or unusual noise |
| Brakes | Brakes must be in good working order and properly adjusted. The emergency/parking brake must be adequate to hold the vehicle on any grade where it is operated, both uphill and downhill. If the brake pedal goes down too far, have brake fluid checked at once (p.19, p.59-60). |
| Wipers | Must adequately clean the windshield when used |
| Tail lights / rear reflector | Tail lights, stop lights, directional lights, and parking lights must always work properly. The rear license plate must be lighted so it can be read from at least 50 feet behind the vehicle (p.60). |
| Tires | Tires must have at least 2/32 inch of tread depth — use the penny test (Lincoln's head). It is not safe or legal to drive on tires worn below the wear bars (p.60). |
| Hazard lights | For use when parked/stopped in an emergency — not while driving normally |
| Seat belts & child restraints | Vermont law requires all occupants of a motor vehicle to be restrained with a safety belt or federally approved child restraint. Children under 2: rear-facing seat (never in front of an active airbag). Over 2 but under 5: rear- or forward-facing harnessed car seat. Under 8 and not in a harnessed seat: booster. Under 13: back seat if practical. Under 18 and not in a harnessed/booster seat: must wear a seat belt (p.62-63). |
A proven 4-phase approach that builds real understanding — not just memorization. Work through each phase at your own pace, and you'll walk into the DMV ready to pass on your first try.
| Your Score | Status | What to Do Next |
|---|---|---|
| Under 75% | Needs more work | Go back to Phase 3 — run Weak Spots mode on your wrong answers. Re-read the Study Guide for those topics. Then try the simulator again. |
| 75% – 89% | Almost there | Run Weak Spots on what you missed, then take the simulator again. You're close — one more round should get you there. |
| 90%+ | Ready! 🎉 | Run the simulator one more time to confirm. Score 90%+ twice → you are ready for the real test. |
Before you walk into the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles office:
20 questions · need 80% (16 correct) · you can miss up to 4 and still pass
Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) · Revised January 2026 · Published by Vermont DMV
Download Official Manual →Source: Vermont DMV · Free download
We've distilled the official manual into 12 focused study sections. Every number, rule, and fact verified against the handbook. Click any topic to start studying.
The Vermont DMV knowledge test is online at mydmv.vermont.gov and has 20 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 16 correctly (80%) to pass. The Vermont Driver's Manual (2025), p.18, confirms this format.
DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence. In Vermont, the legal BAC limit is 0.08 for drivers age 21+ and 0.02 for drivers under 21 (p.52). Refusing the chemical test under Implied Consent results in license loss for at least 6 months (p.53).
Vermont uses the 4-second following-distance rule (p.27). Pick a fixed checkpoint (a sign, pole, or driveway). When the vehicle ahead passes it, count "one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three, one-thousand-four." If you reach the checkpoint in less than 4 seconds, you are following too closely. Increase the gap in rain, snow, fog, ice, behind a motorcycle, or at higher speeds.
The minimum age for a Vermont Learner's Permit is 15 (p.12). The permit must be held for at least 1 year before advancing to a Junior Driver's License at age 16 (p.13). The full Driver's License is issued at age 18+ (p.16).
Yes, this practice site is completely free. Every question is verified against the Vermont Driver's Manual (2025).
For any emergency call 911. The Vermont State Police, local police, and fire/EMS will respond. The Vermont DMV main number is 802.828.2000; the annual inspection program line is 802.828.2094 (p.61, p.65).
The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) administers the Learner's Permit knowledge test entirely online at mydmv.vermont.gov. The test has 20 multiple-choice questions; you must answer at least 16 correctly (80%) to pass. Vermont stands out for two laws often missed by new drivers: (1) it is illegal to use a portable electronic device while driving — even when stopped at a red light — with fines of $100–$200 for a first violation and $250–$500 for subsequent violations; and (2) you must STOP for a school bus with red warning lights from any direction on a 2-lane road, with the only exception being a divided highway when the bus is traveling the opposite way (p.18, p.39-40, p.55).
Vermont uses DUI (Driving Under the Influence) with a 0.08 BAC threshold for drivers 21+ and 0.02 for drivers under 21. Drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02 or more receive a civil traffic violation, license suspension, and a required alcohol-and-driving education program at their own expense. A DUI conviction brings license suspension, large fines, lawyer fees, paid alcohol education, possible jail, and significantly increased insurance rates. Refusing a chemical test under Vermont's Implied Consent law results in license loss for at least 6 months. Vermont also uses an administrative suspension process — you can lose your license through a civil process before any criminal DUI conviction. Every fact on this site is verified against the Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) published by the Vermont DMV (p.52-53).
Vermont's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) law operates in stages. A teen may apply for a Learner's Permit at age 15 (must have a clean driving record for the previous 2 years). While driving on the permit, supervision must be provided by a licensed and unimpaired parent/guardian, certified driver-ed instructor, or licensed person at least 25 years old — riding in the front seat. The permit must be held for at least 1 year, with 40 hours of supervised practice (10 of those at night) plus a Vermont approved driver-education course (30 hr classroom + 6 BTW + 6 observation). At age 16 the teen can apply for a Junior Driver's License — alone-only the first 3 months, immediate family only the second 3 months, then no passenger limit after 6 months (but never more passengers than safety belts). Vermont does NOT impose a state nighttime curfew on Junior License holders, though the manual urges parents to set family rules around driving after 9 PM. Junior Operators caught texting (JRT) face a 30-day recall, fines of at least $100, and at least 2 points. The full unrestricted Driver's License is issued at age 18 with no recalls/suspensions in the prior 6 months (p.12-21).
This free practice test is verified against the Vermont Driver's Manual (2025) and is built for anyone testing online at mydmv.vermont.gov or visiting DMV driver-license offices in Burlington, South Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, Brattleboro, Bennington, St. Albans, Middlebury, Newport, St. Johnsbury, Springfield, and White River Junction, and every other Vermont location. The DMV knowledge test fee is $39 (plus $24 Learner's Permit fee = $63 total). Free practice here, no signup, no paywall (p.23).
Permit rules vary between states. If you or someone you're helping is testing in a different state, we have free practice tests verified against each state's current manual:
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